Summer May Be Over but Barefoot Will Keep Your Feet in the Sand Just a Little Bit Longer

September 04, 2008

Summer May Be Over but Barefoot Will Keep Your Feet in the Sand Just a Little Bit Longer

There's a paperback that's been topping bestseller lists lately, and that usually means it's being adopted by book clubs across the country. It's got a cover that says "beach read" but as September rolls on, I personally would love to have a reminder of days spent with my feet dug into the sand. Elin Hilderbrand's Barefoot tells the story of three women spending the summer together in Nantucket, each one at a crossroads in life. They come together in a small cottage, with children and issues in tow and attempt to work out their future paths. It sounds like a great book to discuss in book group. You can read more here, listen to an excerpt of the book here, learn more about author Elin Hilderbrand here and check out the reading group guide.

I read Barefoot at the beginning of the summer and enjoyed it. Elin Hildebrand has something good for beach reading each summer!13 September 2008, 00:04 AM

By: Elizabeth (e_bogardus@hotmail.com)

I may check this out since I visited Nantucket this summer for the first time. It was a beautiful place. I would like to see how the author describes it.05 September 2008, 20:43 PM

By: Nicole (nbbaker1102@msn.com)

I have heard so many wonderful things about this book. It's on my tbr list for sure. Besides, here in Alberta I need a summer read, it's already getting awfully chilly here. lol.05 September 2008, 15:37 PM

By: Darlene (bj19662001@yahoo.ca)

I read this last year and liked it.05 September 2008, 07:33 AM

By: Mary (meah56@gmail.com)

Just have to say I LOVED this book!04 September 2008, 23:38 PM

By: S. Krishna (skrishna@skrishnasbooks.com)

HARPERCOLLINS PUBLISHERS

Book Club Girl is a promotional service of HarperCollins Publishers offering reviews and resources for book clubs.

MY REVIEW POLICY

I review fiction and nonfiction that is appropriate for book clubs. This includes literary and some women's commercial fiction as well as memoir and narrative nonfiction. I do not review self-help, thrillers, mysteries, horror, or fantasy. I have a fondness for YA literature and while the blog is not devoted to it (well, except for my obsession with the Betsy-Tacy series), I will occasionally review some YA books. The best way to reach me to request a review is to email me at bookclubgirl AT gmail DOT com.